HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank PAYBACK Credit Card

• Nil joining and annual fees
• As welcome offer, when applying for the credit card online and verifying yourself, obtain an Amazon e-gift voucher worth Rs. 250. Spend at least Rs. 5,000 in the first 30 days and win Amazon vouchers worth Rs. 500 (Introductory offers are valid from 1 Jan 2024 till 30 June 2024)
• Convert the points into air miles with Club Vistara, Air India's Flying Returns, Etihad Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
• Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge with credit card waiver
• Avail 2 Reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Avail 5X the reward points on any purchase made after spending Rs. 4,00,000 subject to a maximum cap of 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
• Zero liability for lost cards- Get insurance coverage for any misuse of the card from 24 hours before reporting it lost, up to Rs. 300,000
• Transfer outstanding balances from other bank credit cards to HSBC credit card and repay in easy monthly installments at a lower interest rate
• Get exclusive access to discounts with selected partners
• If the credit card gets lost, simply cancel it and the bank will issue an emergency card anywhere in the world – it'll only take 3 days
• Cardholder can also be able to take out cash advances, get global access to its accounts, and manage its money on-the-go with 24/7 online access to its account

• Welcome Gift includes getting rewarded with 1000 PAYBACK points as a Welcome Bonus and availing 10% Discount at Big Bazaar, Central, e-Zone, FBB, Brand factory & more with complimentary Future Privilege Membership
• 1% fuel surcharge across all petrol pumps in India
• Auto assist
• Complimentary personal air accident insurance cover of up to Rs 25 lakh
• Avail ‘Total Protect’ facility which is a first-of-its-kind program that covers the individual for an amount equal to the credit limit on its card 

Pros

• Convert the points into air miles with Club Vistara, Air India's Flying Returns, Etihad Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
• Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge with credit card waiver
• Avail 5X the reward points on any purchase made after spending Rs. 4,00,000 subject to a maximum cap of 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year

Cons

• No Airport Lounge access
• No Golf benefits

Pros

• Avail exciting rewards on dining, shopping, entertainment and more: 

1. Get 5 PAYBACK Points on every Rs.100 spent on groceries and shopping
2. Relish 5 PAYBACK Points on every Rs.100 spent on dining delights
3. Get 20 PAYBACK Points on every Rs. 100 spent on movie bookings
4. While buying utilities, purchasing insurance and other miscellaneous items, except fuel, get 2 PAYBACK Points on every Rs. 100 spent

• Gain privileges of doing free shopping when redeeming PAYBACK Points. Categories for this include movie tickets on BookMyShow.com, grocery from Big Bazaar, a shopping voucher from VoucherWorld, or for any product of the cardholder’s choice from the PAYBACK Rewards Catalogue and more
• Avail 500 PAYBACK Points on spending Rs. 20,000 or more in a month. Avail 4000 PAYBACK Points on spending Rs. 2,00,000 or more in a membership year

Cons

• No Airport Lounge Access 
• No Golf Privileges